Gabon vs Morocco Preview
- Date: Friday, November 15
- Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stade de Franceville, Gabon
Matchday five in Group B of the African Cup of Nations Qualifiers will include Gabon welcoming Morocco on Friday evening. The two nations occupy the top two spots in the group currently. Morocco has won all the games so far while Gabon has seven points from four matches. Gabon and Morocco will qualify for the next round of the qualifiers and take another step towards the coveted African competition. The Gabon vs Morocco fixture should be a fascinating watch with Gabon unbeaten in four home contests while Morocco is on a eight-match unbeaten streak.
Inconsistencies have marked the recent results of Gabon. The national team has accumulated three victories, a draw, and two defeats in the last six matches. Nevertheless, Gabon will be satisfied that it is in a comfortable position as far as the qualification is concerned. Gabon will have to be wary of the Central African Republic who is just four points behind with two games to go.
The rise of Morocco into the international scene has been well documented. Ever since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Morocco has become a force to reckon with and that is reflected in its 13ᵗʰ-placed FIFA rankings. Morocco will also have the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in mind where the national team is also enjoying a perfect run. Outlined by a young and energetic squad blended with the necessary amount of experience, Morocco will be one of the overwhelming favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations. The remaining games in the qualification rounds will be a good opportunity to test various options and rotate the squad.
Gabon National Football Team News
There have been no reports of any injuries or fitness concerns from the Gabon camp so far. Manager, Thierry Mouyouma’s press conference before the game will provide a detailed view of the squad updates.
Morocco National Football Team News
Moroccan manager, Walid Regragui will shape his team in his preferred 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation. It will be interesting to witness his starting XI, considering the amount and quality of the choices at his disposal.
Gabon vs Morocco Predicted Lineups
Gabon Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Mbaba
Defenders: Oyono, Appindangoye, Moucketou-Moussounda, Mboula
Midfielders: Ngouali, Lemina, Kanga
Forwards: Sambissa, Babicka, Bouanga
Morocco Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Bounou
Defenders: Hakimi, Harkass, Aguerd, Mazraoui
Midfielders: Amrabat, Ounahi, Ben Seghir
Forwards: Brahim, Abde, En-Nesyri
Gabon vs Morocco H2H Record
In the last five head-to-head meetings between Gabon and Morocco, two have gone in favour of the latter while Gabon emerged triumphant on one occasion. The remaining two contests were concluded as draws.
| Result | Year and Competition |
| Morocco 4-1 Gabon | 2024, AFCON Qualifiers |
| Gabon 2-2 Morocco | 2022, AFCON |
| Morocco 2-3 Gabon | 2019, Friendlies |
| Morocco 3-0 Gabon | 2017, World Cup Qualifiers |
| Gabon 0-0 Morocco | 2016, World Cup Qualifiers |
Key Players to Watch in Gabon vs Morocco
Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Walid Regragui would have been thrilled to get the services of Brahim Diaz when the Real Madrid man chose to represent Morocco over Spain. Diaz has become one of the most reliable options for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid due to his agility, dribbling, pace, and knack for scoring important goals. Brahim Diaz has played for some of the most important clubs in European football including Manchester City and AC Milan. Brahim has six appearances for the Morocco National Team with two goals in the bag.
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
The Paris Saint-Germain full-back is one of the most experienced and seasoned campaigners in the Moroccan squad. Hakimi has undergone a challenging but enriching path to the top in Europe. Having graduated from the Real Madrid academy, the right-back is now considered amongst the best in his position. At just 26 years old, Achraf Hakimi already has 81 international caps to his name. His pace and ability to move forward in attack will be the key ingredient for Morocco’s gameplan.
Gabon vs Morocco Prediction
Morocco will head into the game with all the confidence of being the overwhelming favourites. The supporters back home will expect their heroes to come back with another three points and extend the winning run.
Predicted Score: Gabon 1-4 Morocco
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FAQs
Q. When is Gabon vs Morocco?
The Gabon vs Morocco match will be played on 15ᵗʰ November at the Stade de Franceville, Gabon.
Q. Where to watch Gabon vs Morocco live for free?
The Gabon vs Morocco match can be watched on Soccerstreams and Footybite.
Q. What is the predicted score in Gabon vs Morocco?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Gabon vs Morocco fixture is 4-1 to Morocco.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Gabon vs Morocco?
The last five meetings between Gabon and Morocco have ended in two victories for Morocco, one for Gabon, and two draws with an aggregate score of 6-11.